Lexical entry

チャージ

chaaji

To charge, recharge, top up, refuel, or make a rush or attack.

Actions & EventsPure GairaigoSource uncertain

Meaning

A broad loanword used for electrical charging, paying a fee, topping up a card, refuelling, and also for a rush or attack in sports.

Examples

Example Sentences

駅の券売機でICカードに三千円チャージした。

えきのけんばいきでICカードにさんぜんえんチャージした。

I topped up my IC card with 3,000 yen at the station's ticket machine.

generated example

寝る前にスマートフォンのバッテリーをチャージする。

ねるまえにスマートフォンのバッテリーをチャージする。

I charge my smartphone's battery before going to bed.

generated example

アタック

To attack, make a drive, or tackle a difficult task or target.

アドバンテージ

An advantage or the temporary right to continue play after a fault or deuce.

キープ

To keep, maintain, reserve, or retain something.

ダウン

Down; a drop, decline, or knocked-down state.

トライ

To make an effort or attempt something; a score in rugby.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
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